The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized about 20 samples of armored vehicles with protection against mines and ambushes for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has authorized about 20 samples of armored vehicles with protection against mines and ambushes for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 13 2024, 11:27 AM • 24013 views

Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russia, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified about 20 models of MRAP armored combat vehicles. These vehicles have enhanced protection against mines and ambushes.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized about 20 samples of MRAP armored combat vehicles since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russia. These vehicles have enhanced protection against mines and ambushes. This was reported by the defense ministry, UNN reports

Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of Russia, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized for use in the army about 20 models of armored combat vehicles based on the MRAP principle

- the Defense Ministry said in a statement. 

MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) is a class of military equipment with enhanced ballistic protection of the hull, produced by defense companies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Turkey, etc.

Armored vehicles based on the MRAP principle consist of a capsule that provides protection for personnel during a mine explosion. The engine and wheels act as explosion-absorbing elements that absorb all the kinetic energy from the mine explosion, preserving the integrity of the module.

The arsenal of armored vehicles of the Ukrainian army has also been replenished with products of Ukrainian manufacturers of the weapons and military equipment sector based on this technology.

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